BDJ Box Elite: December: Because you're worth it by L'oreal

This month's BDJ Box Elite is an exclusive from L'oreal. 

Revitalift V-Shaper Instant Shaping Essence PHP999

I gave this to my mom because I don't know how to use it and I think she needs it more XD

Magic Blur Instant Smoother Anti-Aging Eye Cream PHP500

I use this sometimes it's like an oily BB cream.

Total Repair Shampoo (PHP60), Conditioner (PHP60) and Deep Repair Mask (PHP19)

Lip Gloss PHP500

The applicator was unique. It's shaped like a bud but flat. But basically the same as the usual applicators just bigger.

False Lash Butterfly Mascara

Again the wand shape is different. Slightly curved and with the tips varying in length (going shorter from  left to right)

Pink Nail Polish

My thoughts? I'm still hung up on the Celeteque exclusive box that I missed and honestly I would trade this for the celeteque box anytime. :( I know it's not fair to compare the two but I didn't really get to use most of these items.

My Basic Make-Up Must Haves 2015

My Basic Must Haves

Disclaimer: I'm a noob when it comes to make-up. But I like to keep trying new things and sharing my experience with them. Every skin type is different so some products may be good for others and not for you. So you just have to keep trying to find the perfect match. #parangpagibig XD

As for me, I find myself loving the following products for a basic everyday look.

1. Pixy UV Whitening Perfect Matte Foundation in yellow ochre PHP245 - to keep my oiliness at bay and protect my skin from the sun (it has SPF15). I love using brushes instead of sponge to keep it light. But I use a damp sponge if I need more coverage. Available at Watsons and some SM department stores. I have a first impression review of this product which you can find here.

2. SanSan Eye Liner Pen in black PHP70 - to give some focus to the eyes. I have shaky hands so I find this the easiest to use. Plus it's really cheap. Available at HBC.

3. Etude's Drawing Eyebrow Pencil in light brown PHP145 - so I wouldn't look like a pabebe girl XD. <my eyebrows are really thin>. But seriously it frames the eyes more. Available at Etude House.

4. Maybelline's Magnum Volum Express Mascara PHP299 (on sale) - just because. My lashes aren't naturally curled up so I need something to hold them up and give some volume. Available at pretty much all stores with a cosmetics section.

5. Skin Food Lip and Cheek Tint KRW3000 XD - to give some color to my cheeks. I just smudge it with my fingers. I love the peachy color and it can be used as a lip tint too. Available at Skin Food. 

I also like the color of Ever Bilena blush in Crazy, but I find it unhygenic to use the brush over and over. I tried to wash the brush but I ended up ruining it :(

6. Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Lip Balm in Terra Crave PHP180 - to prevent my lips from chapping and adds some color too. Available at makeupholics.com. I have a first impression review of this product which you can find here.

I use them after cleansing, toning and moisturizing for a clean canvas just like in painting <no I don't paint XD>.

I love these products because: 

1. They are cheap but with good quality. Make-up doesn't have to be expensive. Sometimes the cheap finds are the real gems.

2. They are easily available at stores nearby or online.

3. They are easy to apply.

4. I personally love the colors and find it suitable for me. If it makes you feel good and feel confident then go for it. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise. 

Most of these products are already repurchases except for the cheek tint and lip balm which doesn't seem to be depleting anytime soon. :)

When I'm not too lazy, I love using these too.. I 'd love to discuss it but I might bore you XD.

Spring into Beauty: BDJ Box Items Review

I was excited to try all the items in my box so I used as much as I could for a day and here's a short review.

Bath Essentials

First I used Asian Secrets whitening Facial and Body scrub. Note that they have to be applied on dry skin so it feels a bit weird at first. They both smell nice and they contain a lot of lulur beads which help exfoliate dead skin cells and whiten skin. The facial wash contains finer beads than the body scrub but you can still feel the scrubbing effect.
After rinsing, I used the My Choice Pure Herbal Soap in Watermelon variant. The soap is like a gel with cute thingies inside. It helps protect your skin from pollution and sun damage.

After that refreshing bath, my skin feels soft and moisturized.

Foot Mask

Next I tried the Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask. The instructions were in Hangul and I can't find one online so yeah whatever. Snail Foot Mask. Snail. Slimy. I haven't tried any product with snail extracts because I think it's gross and slimy but apparently snail extracts "contains natural acids and elastin that’ll improve appearance and protect skin from future damage" according to an article I've read.

The package contains 2 big socks like plastics.

Inside the plastic, there's a wet cloth which I assume contains the snail extracts. So be sure to put your foot inside the cloth.

And as expected, it feels slimy..really slimy.. <cringes> (~_~) Leave it for 20 minutes.

Cosmetics

While waiting, I tried another item from Tony Moly, the Luminous Glow Aura CC (Color Control) Cream.

It has a very light color but CC Creams are supposed to blend to the color of your skin

After blending

So I tried it on, it doesn't show but it has a grayish cast and doesn't really blend well with my skin color. I don't know but I think it's too light for me. I then set it with my favorite pixie foundation and applied some eyeliner and blush.

Next we have the Revlon Highlighting Palette and the FS Cosmetics Lash Extravagance Mascara.

The mascara wand looks weird, rubbery, it reminds me of a bouncy jelly bean XD Anyway I feel like I get too much product with the wand causing my lashes to clump so I think I'm giving this one away.

The Revlon Highlighting Palette on the other hand is really nice and very pigmented. Looks nice on the skin too. :)

After removing the foot mask. Just by looking at this picture you can see how slimy it was.

Finished product. See? Too light.

But it didn't stop me from taking some selfies here and there XD

 

So that's pretty much it. Again thanks to BDJ Box for these wonderful treats. ^_^

BDJ Box Unboxing: April: Spring into Beauty

I asked my younger sister to blog this for me and she just stared at the screen for sometime and wrote this "This is my sister second bdj box for the month of april" XD She's basically the reason why I'm into make up right now and she watches VLogs all the freakin time so I guess I expected a bit more.

Anyway another box filled with goodies from my April 2015 BDJ Box. Hooray!

 The BDJ Box themed Spring into Beauty

 Lots of My Choice products in this box. Left to Right: Shower Salt, Acne Cream, Perfume, Soap

 My Choice Bubble Scrub Shower Salt 225g PHP 100
It comes in 5 variants and I got the Orange variant for Lightening.

 My Choice Anti Acne Cream 20g PHP 100

 My Choice Pure Herbal Soap 100g PHP 55
It comes in 6 variants and I got Watermelon for repairing sun damage. Perfect for summer.

There's also a hero perfume PHP60 which I gave away to my grandmother. 

 Tony Moly Intense Care Snail Foot Mask 18ml PHP 198 and Luminius Glow Aura CC Cream (Bonus Item)

It's Korean so good luck reading this one.

Mustela: Stretch Marks Cream, 2in1 Hair and Body Wash and Hydra Bebe Body Lotion.

It says here it's for mothers and mothers to be and I know just the perfect recipient for this one.

 Asian Secrets' Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub 100g PHP 120 and Lulur Whitening Body Scrub 20ml PHP15x6

My sister highly recomends this product but I have yet to try.

 FS Cometics Mascara PHP 350 which comes with a brochure of their products

 Last but definitely not the least, Revlon Higlighting Palette 7.5g PHP625
It comes in 3 variants and I got Bronze Glow

The total cost of products in the box is PHP1698 not including the mustela products and I just paid PHP580 for this box. ^_^ Well done BDJ team! I will try out these products soon :)

Visit www.BDJBox.com to learn more. :)